Kathmandu, 7 Aug: Kathmandu observers will be closely watching the work style of US ambassador-designate Nancy J. Powell who will begin work formally by presenting her credentials to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Thursday. Powell arrived Monday to take up her assignment.She succeeds James F.Moriarty who kept a high public profile by issuing regular critical remarks against Maoists. Hours before leaving, Moriarty made a controversial personal remark against King Gyanendra; Moriarty, in effect, said it was to lake for the King to save monarchy.Moriarty made the remark even as he admitted such was not the position of his government.Maoists were equally blunt in their criticism of Moriarty accused for interfering in Nepal internal affairs; Washington often came to his rescue saying Moriarty was only stating official Washington policy.
Powell will be the second foreign envoy to present credentials to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala who has also assumed responsibilities as head of state. The Chinese ambassador was the first.But Powell presents her credentials the same day the North Korean ambassador hands over official papers to Koirala.
Powell will be the second foreign envoy to present credentials to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala who has also assumed responsibilities as head of state. The Chinese ambassador was the first.But Powell presents her credentials the same day the North Korean ambassador hands over official papers to Koirala.
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